Audio Video Invasion

What Audio Video Invasion does

Audio Video Invasion (AVI) is a privately-held custom integration firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Plainview, Long Island, New York. The company designs, sells, and installs smart home automation, audio/video, lighting, and motorized shading systems for high-end residential, commercial, corporate, educational, and government clients across the New York metropolitan area, Miami, and Stamford, Connecticut. It operates as one of the first 20 worldwide Control4 Pinnacle Dealers and holds Diamond Level Dealer status, alongside authorized dealer relationships with Crestron, Lutron, Sonos, Hunter Douglas, Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, Meridian, and Moon by Simaudio. Physical retail presence is maintained through showroom partnerships with Digital Habitat Store in Syosset, NY and Stamford, CT.

The company's core offering is a project-based integration service built around three flagship platforms — Control4, Crestron, and Lutron — unified under a single design, programming, and installation workflow. AVI's technology scope spans whole-home audio distribution, custom home theaters, outdoor AV, professional architectural and landscape lighting design using photometric calculations, motorized shades, security and surveillance, climate control, video conferencing, and adjacent IT and licensed electrician services. The firm differentiates through senior systems designers with 15+ years of experience, in-house photometric lighting capabilities, and long-standing referral relationships with builders, architects, and developers in the NYC/Long Island construction market, exemplified by its standardized prewired automation partnership with developer Domus Group.

Revenue is generated through five streams: custom system design and installation fees (professional services), equipment sales with installation labor (hardware sales across AV, shades, fixtures), lighting design services, ongoing support and maintenance plans (recurring), and financing-facilitated project work. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct field sales supported by showroom walk-ins and a builder/architect referral channel, with content marketing, SEO, and earned media (Long Island Weekly, AV Magazine) used for top-of-funnel demand generation. The company is led by President and Owner Panos Anassis and operates as a bootstrapped independent business with no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or parent company.

Name

Audio Video Invasion

Legal name

Audio Video Invasion

Website

https://audiovideoinvasion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audio Video Invasion is a Long Island-based smart home automation and audio/video systems integrator serving high-end residential, commercial, and enterprise clients across New York, Miami, and Stamford with Control4, Crestron, and Lutron integration, lighting design, and motorized shading services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Home Automation & Audio/Visual Integration Services

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Multiroom Audio/Video & Home Theater Control Integration (HSAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Theater Installation, Calibration & Custom AV Services Retail (CRACAEAK), Multiroom / Whole‑Home Audio Systems (CRACANAJ)

Keywords

• Smart home automation
• Audio visual integration
• Home theater design
• Lighting design services
• Motorized shade installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Smart Home Automation Systems: Design, installation, and integration of complete home automation systems including Control4, Crestron, and related smart home technologies. Revenue is generated through system design fees, equipment sales, and professional installation services.
2. Audio Visual Equipment Sales: Sales and installation of audio visual equipment including home theaters, whole-home audio/video systems, outdoor speakers, outdoor TVs, and related AV equipment. Revenue generated from equipment markup and installation labor.
3. Lighting Design Services: Professional lighting design services for residential interiors, landscapes, and commercial spaces. Includes photometric analysis, fixture specification, and installation oversight.
4. Motorized Window Treatments: Sales and installation of motorized shades, blinds, and smart window treatments including Hunter Douglas, Lutron, and Crestron products.
5. Support Plans: Ongoing support and maintenance services for installed systems, providing recurring revenue from existing client base.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Audio Video Invasion is a custom integration firm that designs, sells, and installs smart home automation systems (built on Control4 and Crestron platforms), whole-home audio/visual distribution, custom home theaters, motorized shades, professional interior and landscape lighting design, security/surveillance, climate control, and corporate/commercial AV systems. Services span consultation, photometric lighting design, prewiring coordination with builders, licensed electrical installation, and ongoing support plans, primarily for high-end residential and commercial clients in the New York metropolitan area, Long Island, Miami, and Stamford.

Product overview

Audio Video Invasion is a custom integration company offering a portfolio of installation and design services rather than a single unified software product. The core offerings center on smart home automation systems (featuring Control4 and Crestron platforms), audio visual systems (including Sonos multi-room audio), home theater design, motorized shades (through Hunter Douglas, Lutron, and Crestron), professional lighting design services, corporate and commercial AV systems, landscape lighting, security and surveillance, and climate control. The company serves residential, commercial, corporate, educational, and government clients across New York, Long Island, Miami, and Stamford. Services are delivered through certified installation teams with manufacturer partnerships for Control4 (Pinnacle/Diamond Dealer), Crestron, Lutron, Sonos, Hunter Douglas, and various premium audio and outdoor AV brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Home Automation Systems Design and installation of integrated home automation systems providing unified control of lighting, climate, security, audio, video, motorized shades, intercoms, and smart locks via a single platform. Sold to residential and commercial property owners in the NYC/Long Island market.
• Audio Visual Systems Custom audio and video distribution systems for whole-home audio, multi-room video, and centralized media management throughout residential and commercial properties. Targets homeowners and businesses seeking premium integrated AV.
• Home Theater Design & Installation Custom home theater and media room design and installation services delivering cinematic experiences with calibrated acoustics, surround sound, and professional-grade projection systems. Sold to high-end residential clients.
• Corporate Audio Visual Systems Commercial AV solutions for corporate environments including boardrooms, conference rooms, executive communications, and training facilities with custom system design. Sold to enterprise clients across multiple industries.
• Commercial AV & Automation Systems Commercial audio visual and automation systems providing integrated control of AV equipment, surveillance, HVAC, and lighting for businesses and commercial establishments such as hotels, restaurants, and retail spaces.
• Lighting Design Professional architectural lighting design services covering interior, landscape, and exterior lighting, including fixture selection, recessed lighting, and integration with lighting control systems. Sold to homeowners, designers, and architects.
• Landscape Lighting Outdoor landscape lighting design and installation including path lights, spotlights, flood lights, well lights, step lights, deck lights, bollard lights, wall wash lights, hardscape lights, pond lights, and string lights for residential and commercial outdoor areas.
• Motorized Shades Motorized window treatments including smart blinds and shades controlled via app, keypad, voice, or integrated home automation. Available in multiple styles, materials, and colors including blackout and sheer options. Sold to homeowners and commercial clients.
• Security & Surveillance Systems Smart video surveillance and security systems integrated with home automation platforms for monitoring, notifications, and remote viewing capabilities. Sold to residential and commercial property owners.
• Climate Control Smart thermostat and HVAC integration enabling climate control through home automation platforms with preset schedules and remote access. Sold to homeowners and commercial property managers.
• Outdoor Theater & AV Systems Outdoor audio and video entertainment systems including outdoor speakers, outdoor TVs, outdoor theater design, and weatherproof AV installations for backyards, patios, and pool areas. Sold to homeowners and hospitality clients.
• Video Conferencing Systems Conference room installation and video conferencing systems for corporate environments. Sold to enterprise and commercial clients.
• Control4 Home Automation Installation Certified Control4 home automation platform installation providing unified control of audio, video, lighting, shades, climate, security, intercoms, and smart locks. AVI is one of the first 20 Control4 Pinnacle Dealers worldwide and a Diamond Level Dealer.
• Crestron Home Automation Installation Certified Crestron home automation platform installation for integrated control of home systems including audio, TVs, projection, lighting, shades, climate, cameras, sensors, and intercoms. AVI is a Crestron dealer and installer.
• Lutron Lighting & Shade Systems Lutron lighting control and motorized shade system installation including Lutron Homeworks and Lutron RadioRA 3. Sold to homeowners, designers, and commercial clients seeking premium lighting control.
• Sonos Whole-Home Audio Systems Sonos whole-home audio system design and installation including Sonos Amp for integrating wired speakers, Sonos One, Sonos Sub, and the Sonos app for multi-room audio control and streaming. Sold to residential and commercial clients.
• Support Plans Ongoing support and maintenance plans for installed audio/video and home automation systems, providing recurring service revenue from existing client base. Sold to past residential and commercial installation customers.
• IT Services IT services for residential and commercial properties including network infrastructure and technology integration supporting AV and automation deployments. Sold to homeowners and businesses.
• Electrical Services Licensed electrician services for low-voltage and standard electrical work supporting home automation and AV installations. Sold to homeowners, builders, and commercial clients.
• Builder & Designer Prewiring & Design Services Pre-wiring, system design consultation, and coordination services for architects, builders, developers, and interior designers on residential and commercial construction projects. Sold to construction and design professionals.
• Bang & Olufsen Audio & Visual Products Bang & Olufsen premium audio and visual products including speakers, televisions, and home audio systems, supplied and installed by AVI as an authorized dealer. Sold to luxury residential clients.
• Hunter Douglas Motorized Shades & Blinds Hunter Douglas motorized window treatments including Duette, Roman, and honeycomb shades qualifying for energy efficiency tax credits. Sold and installed by AVI as an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer.
• Brilliant Smart Home Systems Brilliant smart home control system providing affordable home automation with wall panel, app, and voice control options, supplied and installed by AVI. Sold to residential clients.
• LED Tape Lighting Flexible LED strip lighting for accent, task, and ambient lighting applications in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, staircases, and outdoor areas. Available in single-color, RGB, and color-changing options. Sold to residential and commercial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Home automation can increase property value
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Control4coreTechnology or IntegrationAVI is a Control4 Pinnacle Dealer and Diamond Level Dealer, one of the first 20 worldwide. They design, install, and integrate Control4 home automation systems for residential and commercial clients. Control4 provides the core automation platform for their smart home installations.
• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationAVI is a Crestron dealer and installer, offering Crestron Home automation systems and motorized shade solutions. Crestron provides enterprise-grade automation technology for their installations.
• LutroncoreTechnology or IntegrationAVI is a Lutron installer offering Lutron lighting control systems, Lutron Homeworks, RadioRA 3, and motorized shades. Lutron provides premium lighting control and motorized shade technology.
• SonoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVI is a Sonos dealer in New York and Long Island, offering Sonos audio systems, Sonos Amp, and Sonos outdoor speakers. They integrate Sonos products into their home automation installations.
• Hunter DouglascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVI is a Hunter Douglas dealer and installer for motorized shades and blinds. They offer Hunter Douglas Duette shades that qualify for energy efficient home improvement tax credits.
• SamsungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVI is a Sony Authorized Dealer and offers Samsung outdoor TVs including The Terrace line. They install and integrate Samsung outdoor television products.
• SeuraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVI is a dealer for Seura outdoor TVs including the Shade Series 2 and Ultra Bright Full Sun models. Seura provides weatherproof outdoor television solutions.
• SunbriteTVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVI is a dealer for Sunbrite outdoor TVs, offering weatherproof television solutions for outdoor installations.
• SonanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVI offers Sonance outdoor speakers including the Garden Series, which provides audio solutions for outdoor areas up to 3,500 square feet.
• Digital Habitat StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAVI partners with Digital Habitat Store for showroom locations, operating showrooms in Stamford, Connecticut and Syosset, Long Island.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Audio Advice: Premium residential and commercial AV/smart-home integrator operating showrooms in the Southeast US with a similar high-touch design, installation, and support model targeting luxury homeowners and builders.
• Echology AV: Referenced on AVI's own site (echologyav.com URL) for conference-room and video-conferencing installations, suggesting a closely related commercial AV integration brand with overlapping delivery model.
• Savant Systems: High-end home automation platform vendor and integrator in the premium residential smart-home space; competes with AVI at the high end of the market, particularly on Crestron-class projects.

Broad incumbents

• Best Buy (Magnolia): National consumer electronics retailer whose Magnolia division offers AV design and installation services, providing scaled competition in the mid-market and aspirational premium residential segment.
• Vivint Smart Home: National smart-home and security provider offering bundled automation, video, and energy products with professional installation; overlaps with AVI on security/surveillance and basic home automation.
• ADT: Largest US residential security and smart-home provider with professional installation; competes with AVI on the security and automation portions of high-end residential jobs.
• Crestron Electronics: Enterprise-grade home and commercial automation platform vendor; AVI is a Crestron dealer, and Crestron's direct and certified-dealer programs compete for the same premium residential and corporate AV projects.
• Snap One (Control4): Parent of Control4, the automation platform central to AVI's offering; competes indirectly via Snap One's network of direct and partner integrators and verticalized service programs.

Emerging players

• Brilliant: Smart-home control panel and app vendor focused on affordable, retrofit-friendly home automation; competes with AVI at the lower end of the residential market and could commoditize basic smart-home work.

Others

• Sonos: Whole-home audio platform vendor and AVI brand partner; not a direct competitor but a key enabling technology whose DIY positioning partially overlaps with AVI's multi-room audio installations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AudioVideoInvasion
• Facebookfacebook.com/AudioVideoInvasion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/audio-video-invasion-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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